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May 2008 - Posts

• A Blog to Cure Curlin Dissenters
  May 19 2008, 08:00 PM

  It wasn't Steve Asmussen, or Jess Jackson running around the track in the Triple Crown races, or the Jockey Club Gold Cup, or the muddy Breeders' Cup. It was Curlin. Read More... Post Reactions

• Big Brown Is A True Wow!
  May 19 2008, 08:00 PM

  If the student isn't willing, the lesson isn't learned. Big Brown is a very willing student, and he's impressing as a very true "wow"! Inexperience hasn't hurt him. Read More... Post Reactions

• A Blog for Eight Belles Bloggers
  May 08 2008, 08:00 PM

  This is a blog to respond to misunderstandings presented in some blogs that comment on the extensive blog written by NTRA's president concerning Eight Belles' Derby. Read More... Post Reactions

• Horse Sense: #6
  May 07 2008, 08:00 PM

  War Pass, Juvenile Male Champion 2007 and the Nick Zito barn's No.1 hope for the 2008 season was injured, bumping him off the Derby trail. Here's his rallying cry. Read More... Post Reactions

• Saving the Thoroughbred Track Star
  May 05 2008, 08:00 PM

  When is not enough too much? The Chapmans were criticized for retiring Smarty Jones early. Signs of distress and small fractures have ended famous careers. Read More... Post Reactions

• Eight Belles Collapse Gives Pause
  May 04 2008, 08:00 PM

  The human passion for sports most likely will not fade. Athletic tragedy hits every sport. Sometimes, blame is justified. Is there blame for Eight Belles Derby death? Read More... Post Reactions

• Big Brown Easily Toppled Odds
  May 04 2008, 08:00 PM

  Inexperience? No problem. Post Positon 20? So what? Big Brown doesn't fuss over trivials such as odds that are stacked against him. He justs soars. Read More... Post Reactions

• Will Big Brown Be A Big Champion?
  May 01 2008, 08:00 PM

  It's difficult to buy into inexperience and a history of bad hoofs in predicting a Kentucky Derby champ. Big Brown has both. Colonel John looks perfect. Is Pyro ragged? Read More... Post Reactions